24/06/2026
🏊♀️ Why Does My Child Suddenly "Forget" How to Swim on Holiday? 🤔
Have you ever taken your child on holiday, only to find that the confident swimmer from lessons suddenly doesn't want to swim, won't let go of you or seems to have forgotten skills they could do perfectly the week before?
💡 Don't worry – this is completely normal!
🏊♀️ Children often become comfortable and confident in the environment where they learn. When they move to a different pool, the water may feel colder, deeper, bigger, noisier or simply unfamiliar. This can make them feel unsure and cause them to temporarily regress.🏊♂️
It doesn't mean they've lost their skills. In fact, they usually still can swim, they just need time to build confidence in the new environment.
🐬 Here are a few ways to help:
✔️ Give them time to adjust to the new pool.
✔️ Avoid pressuring them to perform.
✔️ Join them in the water and make it fun.
✔️ Celebrate small victories.
✔️ Be patient and encouraging.
Most swimmers quickly regain their confidence once they feel safe and comfortable again. Remember, confidence and skill don't always develop at the same pace!
💙 A little patience goes a long way, and before you know it, they will be back to showing off their swimming skills.
